I feel like most of the people who gave this mod a low rating are people who hold Half-Life 2 to such a high standard that it can't be messed with in any way.
You don't have to download this mod. You don't have to like every single thing in this. Yes, FakeFactory has done some questionable things in this mod. They are things that I personally do not like but I still gave it a chance. Just like how Mxthe said in his review, this mod is more of a reimaging of the game than anything else. Even with this mod existing, the original image Valve had with this game is still going to exist. It's not going anywhere.
To start off with, I deeply admire the work it took to actually make this mod. A lot of dedication is present even by looking at this mod as you can tell FakeFactory did push the Source Engine to its limits doing this. Considering he did this as more of a passion project than anything else, it's still outstanding.
To get this out of the way, there are some things that I didn't necessarily like. The character models are just 'meh' to me. They are optional but I just personally like the original character look instead. The weapons and the iron sights put me off as I found them glitchy in a way, but again... they're optional. Also, there are some textures or models in the mod that I thought felt a bit out of place in the environment but they're minor and weren't a huge turnoff for me. Lastly, I want to talk about the music. It's not my cup of tea and newer versions of the mod removed the option to add/remove the new soundtrack in the game so I had to manually go into the files and add the original back in.
I don't know how to end this really but I wouldn't let the negative reviews bring you down about this. If you're looking for a new way to experience the game or just want to revisit the game in a new way, then I do recommend this. Also, the mod is compatible with Mmod which I think is a great way to experience the best of both worlds in one.
So if this mod interests you and you're willing to take the time to install it and play it, then go for it. If not then you can move on. FakeFactory was practically bullied off the internet a while ago for this mod. There's no need to continue it.
↧